Hawley seeks to repeal Medicaid cuts he voted for
UNITED STATES, JUL 15 – Senator Hawley aims to repeal Medicaid cuts he supported to protect rural hospitals and restore state funding, proposing to double rural health care investments to $100 billion, lawmakers said.
- Last Tuesday, Republicans delayed Medicaid work requirements until 2027 and funding changes until 2028 to avoid backlash in the 2026 midterm elections.
- According to Politico, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act delays its most controversial Medicaid cuts while conservatives plan another reconciliation bill later this year with bigger reductions.
- Sen. Josh Hawley warned Tuesday that at least 300 rural hospitals face closure risk, illustrating rural areas' vulnerability to Medicaid funding reductions.
- Hawley introduced the Protect Medicaid and Rural Hospitals Act, targeting provider tax moratorium, Axios reported.
- Ahead of 2026, Democrats struggle to convince voters about future cuts since they haven’t happened yet, California-based strategist Doug Herman said, illustrating their broader campaign challenge.
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Hawley's new bill would repeal some Medicaid cuts he voted for
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Nonprofit medical clinic discusses impacts of Medicaid changes
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — A nonprofit that provides health care for school children in Madison County said it's facing uncertainty after changes to Medicaid as a result of the One Big Beautiful Bill. HEALS, Inc. provides medical, dental and vision care for students in lower-income parts of Madison County. According to Executive Director Heather Mason, 28.58% of its funding comes from Medicaid. Decatur woman hosting ‘birthday blood drive…
'Embarrassment of a Human Being': Hawley Unveils Bill to Repeal Medicaid Cuts He Just Voted For
"When the billionaires needed his vote, he voted to cut Medicaid," said Democratic Rep. Greg Casar. "Now that the Medicaid cuts are passed, he's back to talking about not wanting to cut Medicaid. He's full of shit."
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